Company / Operating Cash Flow
LyondellBasell Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.3B / $7.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-40.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 118
Materials
What the data says
LyondellBasell's operating cash flow of $2.3B is higher than 89% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has declined for 4 consecutive years, from $7.7B in FY2021 to $2.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -7.8%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from $4.9B to $2.3B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -28.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -7.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 11% in MaterialsTop 11% of 118This company $2.3B Sector average $890.3M
▼
+154.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- LyondellBasell's operating cash flow has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of -7.8%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 40.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #13 out of 118 companies in the Materials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.3B | -40.8% |
| FY2024 | $3.8B | -22.7% |
| FY2023 | $4.9B | -19.2% |
| FY2022 | $6.1B | -20.5% |
| FY2021 | $7.7B | +126.1% |
| FY2020 | $3.4B | -31.4% |
| FY2019 | $5.0B | -9.3% |
| FY2018 | $5.5B | +5.1% |
| FY2017 | $5.2B | -7.1% |
| FY2016 | $5.6B | -4.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026